Direct Care Staff - Behavior Support Services

Job Description

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

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  Provides direct supervision, support, and training to adults with disabilities receiving services from NVS.

PRIMARY SCHEDULE:

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  Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Days and hours may vary and include evenings, Holidays, and weekends, as needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

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  Works under the supervision of the Day Program Services Site Supervisor as directed by the Day Program Services Program Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

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  Is responsible to supervise individuals with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  High School education or equivalent.
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  Current California driver’s license, with an acceptable DMV printout and insurability.
  
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  Ability to pass a DOJ criminal background check.
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  Ability to pass CPR and First Aid course.
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  Ability to be certified in all NVS intervention training including ProAct, Behavior Tools, PCM Practitioner Level 1 or 2 (dependent on location).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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    Follows all procedures, policies, and guidelines of North Valley Services.
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    Provides direct supervision to clients and maintains daily assigned scheduled activities.
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    Participates in assigned client scheduled activities.
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    Collaborates and works efficiently with others.
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    Implements Individual Service Plans (ISP) (teaches skills and coping techniques).
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    Provides support to clients in nutritional cooking program and meal preparation.
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    Assists clients with personal care needs as required (i.e. toileting, washing hands, etc.)
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    Provides transportation services (buses and/or vans) and assists individuals on and off buses and vans as needed.
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    Performs daily documentation according to program guidelines.
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    Assists clients with their individual personal needs as required.
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    Assists in behavioral situations as they arise.
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    Participates in agency sponsored trainings as required to meet mandated Continuing Education Unit requirements.
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    Presents and maintains a positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
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    Additional duties as assigned including, filling in at other sites or departments as needed.
    
• PHYSICAL DUTIES:
  
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  May have prolonged sitting.
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  May have prolonged use of computer.
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  May have prolonged use of phone.
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  May have prolonged driving.
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  May have prolonged standing.
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  May lift up to 30 pounds.
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  May assist in lifting clients.
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  Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE:

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  Ability to effectively implement individual client plans.
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  Effectiveness of operations responsibilities.
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  Ability to work and cooperate with others.
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  Ability to present and maintain a positive image.